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Event Planning and Sponsorship Activation Advisor

St. Louis, MO, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $24.25 - $35.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Cigna Group is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those it serves. Comprising divisions such as Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, the organization is committed to enhancing the lives of clients, customers, and patients through innovative health solutions and compassionate care. With a strong focus on transforming health experiences and driving growth, The Cigna Group fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture driven by purpose and respect for diversity. This dedication reflects in all aspects of their operations and community engagement, making a meaningful impact on health outcomes at an enterprise-wide level.

The role of Event and Sponsorship Advisor at The Cigna Group represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and shape impactful meetings, events, and sponsorship activations. This position requires creativity, strategic thinking, and precision in designing high-impact experiences that align with business objectives and support Cigna Healthcare’s mission. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where teamwork and adaptability are vital. This role focuses on turning business goals into memorable and well-executed experiences that elevate the brand and engage stakeholders effectively.

As the Event and Sponsorship Advisor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of diverse event types, including live, virtual, and hybrid meetings. You will collaborate cross-functionally with enterprise leaders and teams from communications, sales, marketing, branding, insights, production, and operations to ensure each event delivers integrated, seamless, and high-quality outcomes. Your expertise will drive the alignment of event goals with strategic priorities, including the creation and management of sponsorship activations that boost brand presence and business objectives.

The role demands strong project governance skills, including timeline management, budget stewardship, and operational readiness to ensure flawless execution. You will leverage tools such as Cvent and Wrike for project and event management, maintain accurate status updates and budget reporting, and deliver insightful performance measurements based on data and attendee feedback. Your influence will extend to developing and refining event portfolio strategies, incorporating innovative formats and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and scalability.

This position is ideal for a self-driven professional with a minimum of seven years’ experience managing complex corporate events and sponsorship activations, particularly in healthcare or regulated industries. You must be adept at balancing multiple initiatives, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills, and partnering confidently with senior and executive leaders. With some travel required and the ability to work hybrid including onsite office days, this role holds a vital position within a matrixed organization seeking excellence in event experiences and marketing activations that truly matter.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in corporate meeting and event planning or sponsorship event activation
  • Experience managing event budgets and vendor relationships
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a matrixed organization
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of virtual and hybrid event platforms
  • Experience using Cvent and Wrike or similar tools
  • Healthcare or regulated-industry experience
  • Ability to work from a Cigna Group office 3 days a week as directed
  • Willingness and ability to travel 15-30%, including occasional nights and weekends
  • If working remotely, internet connection must be cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in corporate meeting and event planning or sponsorship event activation
  • Demonstrated success leading complex events from concept through post-event evaluation
  • Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing event budgets and vendor relationships with accountability
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a highly matrixed organization
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort partnering with senior and executive leaders
  • Knowledge of event industry best practices, including virtual and hybrid platforms, event technology, production, registration systems, and adult learning principles
  • Experience using tools such as Cvent, Wrike, or similar event and project management platforms
  • Healthcare or regulated-industry experience
  • Experience contributing to enterprise-level planning or event portfolio strategy

Job Duties

  • Lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of live, virtual, and hybrid meetings, business events and sponsorship activations
  • Partner with enterprise leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to shape event goals, agendas, and experiences that support strategic priorities
  • Translate objectives into clear plans by providing project governance, timeline management, budget stewardship, and operational readiness
  • Contribute to event portfolio strategy across multiple event types and tiers, including innovative and nontraditional formats
  • Help design and execute sponsorship activation touchpoints and ensure alignment with business objectives and overall brand
  • Drive continuous improvement by using data, feedback, and experience to recommend and implement enhancements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability
  • Deliver clear insights on event outcomes by tracking performance, attendee feedback, and agreed measures of effectiveness
  • Maintain accurate status updates, evaluations, and budget reporting using tools such as Cvent and Wrike
  • Represent the organization with professionalism and confidence when working with senior leaders, vendors, agencies, and partners
  • Collaborate closely with Communications, Sales, Marketing, Branding, Insights, Production, Operations, and other teams to deliver integrated, high-quality experiences
  • Adapt quickly to change, balancing multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail and a strong service mindset
  • Serve as an events and activation expert, helping to educate the organization on events, marketing activation, brand experiences, audiences, trends, tactics, and results

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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